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Providing Knowledge, empowering parents, advocating for children

Give Children A Voice is in the process of filing for Non-profit Status.  The goal of the organization is to empower parents by providing knowledge, resources and support to equip parents to advocate for their child in obtaining educational and support services.  Educating parents on their rights and how to maneuver through the systems required to deal with when raising a child with special needs is the ultimate goal of the organization while providing support and encouragement. 

 

Brandon is the driving force behind the organization.  Read more about Brandon’s Story. 

 

For more information about this organization or any content on this site, e-mail Leslie.
      

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Developing IEP’s, understanding your rights, learning how the system works, knowing your child’s rights can be an overwhelming and daunting task.  Parents can best advocate for their child when they know and understand the law and what your child is entitled to.  The links below will provide you with the information you need to maneuver through the IEP process and how to best advocate for your child.


On 12/5/2006 WBTV News in Charlotte, NC did a short story on how parents of special needs children have ot fight for every need from the school system.  This story focused on Brandon's fight in particular, although virtually every family of special needs children has gone through a similar battle.

In Brandon's situation, his primary form of communication is sign language, however the school system has not seen it necessary to place anyone in his school that knows how to communicate using sign language


In early December, 2006 Karen Walsh published the following article about the struggles that parents of special needs children have to face with the school system.

Carolina Journal Article (Adobe PDF Format)

Do you have a story to share about your experiences?  Send an email to tell us about it.
      

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If you feel that your child's rights have been violated by your school system, there are government agencies that you can file a complaint with.  After your complaint has been investigated if a violation has been found the agency will work with you to find some resolution.

It is very simple and free of charge to file either a state or federal complaint.  Click on the links below for more information:

Federal
U.S. Department of Education - Office for Civil Rights

State (North Carolina)
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
      

 Understanding Your Child's Disability Minimize

Gaining as much information about the specific interventions that will best help your child is imperative in order to help your child live up to their full potential.  These sites will help you gain that knowledge and connect with organizations and other parents.

 

www.chromodisorder.org


www.cureautismnow.org


www.genetic.org


www.rarechromo.org/html/home.asp


www.netnet.net/mums/
      

 Early Intervention Minimize

Every county has an early intervention program that services children from birth to age 3 years of age.  These agencies are designed to assess children and provide appropriate community supports.  In Mecklenburg County this agency is The Carlton Watkins Center.  To find the agency in your county go to:


North Carolina Early Intervention Branch
      

 Speech Impairment Minimize

Learn about the different types of speech impairment, interventions, and how to find therapists in the Charlotte/Mecklenberg area who can best suit your child's needs.

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The Late Talker
What to Do if Your Child Isn't Talking Yet

Marilyn Agin MD
Lisa Geng
Malcom J. Nicholl

 

Learn more about apraxia, how it is diagnosed and treated and the most appropriate interventions.

PROMPT Trained Speech Therapists in the Charlotte/Mecklenberg Area:


Achieve Speech & Language

Mary Martha Melancon
Sally Pidge


Kid Speak

Kerry Richmond
      

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Learn about Sensory Integration Dysfunction, fine motor delays – how to assess, diagnose and treat.

 Occupational therapists in the Charlotte/Mecklenberg Area:

 

Crossway, Inc.

Shelley Portaro
Jennifer Walton
 

Little Wonders

Suzanne Bynum
      

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Learn about Physical therapy and how it can help your child and the different modalities used for children with special needs.
      

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